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David Ogubnlade

David Ogubnlade

Trainee Associate

With a strong foundation in Corporate Commercial, Litigation, Intellectual Property and Regulatory practice built through structured training across JEE's core departments, David is an emerging legal talent equipping himself to advise on Nigeria's evolving corporate and commercial landscape, combining careful legal analysis with a practical, solutions-driven approach to complex challenges.

About

David is a Trainee Associate in the Graduate Recruitment Programme at Jackson, Etti & Edu, where he has undergone structured training across the firm's Regulatory Compliance & Governance, Litigation, and Intellectual Property practice groups. He is currently a member of the Corporate Commercial Department, where he is developing experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance.

Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2025, David completed his legal training at the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt and was awarded the Prince Bola Ajibola Civil Litigation Prize in recognition of his outstanding performance in Civil Litigation. He holds an LL. B from Obafemi Awolowo University. David combines strong legal research and drafting skills with a keen interest in complex commercial transactions and continues to develop his expertise in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, through his practice at Jackson, Etti & Edu

Professional Membership

  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

  • International Law Association (ILA)

Education

  • Nigerian Law School (B.L)

  • Obafemi Awolowo University (LL. B)